The Duran Podcast

Bulgaria to enter EUROZONE trap

Jun 11, 2025
Bulgaria's planned euro adoption in 2026 raises alarms about its impacts on the populace and sovereignty. Critics argue that this shift primarily benefits oligarchs, with economic ramifications and higher living costs looming. The discussion also delves into the EU's military aspirations in the Black Sea and the complex geopolitical landscape involving Russia and Turkey. Tensions arise over the balance of power in the region, highlighting Russia's possible responses to Bulgaria and Romania joining the Eurozone amidst heightened geopolitical stakes.
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Bulgaria's Eurozone Trap

  • Bulgaria's adoption of the euro is a trap benefiting oligarchs while crippling ordinary people.
  • The economy will suffer, and political control will tighten as Bulgaria loses monetary sovereignty.
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EU's Geopolitical Shift

  • The EU is no longer an economic or trade project but a geopolitical tool.
  • Bringing Bulgaria into the eurozone is a move to control its politics and use the country in a strategic plan in the Black Sea.
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Euro Means Sovereignty Loss

  • Adopting the euro will increase living costs and restrict Bulgaria's sovereignty.
  • Control over currency equates to loss of sovereignty and deeper EU influence in Bulgaria.
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